Gum Disease & Gum Care Clinic – North Shore, Auckland

This service is ideal for:
Adults with staining who want a quick, affordable refresh. Also suitable for children needing regular cleaning and teenagers wearing orthodontic braces.

Recommended frequency: Every 3–6 months. Can be booked direct with the provider.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: $157

What happens during this appointment:
• Plaque-disclosing solution applied to highlight areas with bacteria
• Gentle air polishing using water, air and fine polishing powder to remove plaque and surface staining
• Application of re-mineralising Tooth Mousse Paste
• Warm towel post-procedure for your comfort
• Before-and-after photos taken for monitoring and documentation.

Notes:
This appointment is not a replacement for full hygiene care. If calculus (tartar) is present, we will recommend a more comprehensive hygiene appointment to properly clean below the gumline.

This service is ideal for:
Adult patients with diagnosed gum disease who are currently stable.

Recommended frequency: Every 3–4 months. Could be booked only as a part of a periodontal treatment plan.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: $280

What happens during this appointment:

• Comprehensive gum health assessment and full-mouth periodontal charting

• Plaque-disclosing solution to highlight areas needing focused care

• Gentle specialised ultrasonic and manual scaling to remove tartar above and below the gum line

• Air polishing with Perio and Classic Powder to remove plaque and surface staining

• Personalised home-care guidance to help maintain gum health between visits

• Application of re-mineralising Tooth Mousse paste

• Warm towel for your comfort

Before-and-after images are routinely taken for monitoring and documentation.

Optional add-on:
A periodic dental examination with our general dentist is available for regular clients.

This service is ideal for:
Patients who have been advised they have gum disease and require a full periodontal assessment before starting comprehensive treatment.

Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: $245

Additional costs: Diagnostic X-rays if required:

• OPG (panoramic): $120

• Periapical X-rays: $35 each

What this appointment includes:

• Periodontal pocket depth measurements

• Assessment of gum recession

• Tooth mobility evaluation

• Assessment of furcation involvement

• Identification of inflammation, bleeding, or presence of pus

• X-rays

• Clinical photographs

• Diagnosis

• Prognosis

• Personalised treatment plan and quote

• Written report and professional recommendations

Important to note:
This appointment is diagnostic only and does not include treatment.

This service is ideal for:
Patients who have completed a full periodontal assessment and been diagnosed with gum disease. Deep scaling visit is a part of comprehensive periodontal treatment, not a stand alone appointment.

Duration: 60 minutes per quadrant
Cost: $554 per quadrant

What this appointment includes:

• Topical and local anaesthetic to ensure your comfort during treatment

• Use of highly specialised ultrasonic and manual instruments to remove calculus (tartar) from above and below the gum line

• Gentle air polishing using Perio Powder

• Application of re-mineralising Tooth Mousse paste

• Warm towels provided post-procedure for your comfort

• Before-and-after photographs for clinical documentation and monitoring

Treatment goals:

• Removal of calculus (tartar) from root surfaces

• Reduction of inflammation

• Stabilisation of gum disease

Important to note:
In most cases, deep scaling is the first step in managing moderate to advanced periodontal disease and may be followed by Perioscopy where clinically indicated.

This service is ideal for patients with moderate to advanced gum disease who need more advanced approach then just a deep scaling and wish to avoid surgery. Could not be booked as a separate visit as it is a part of a comprehensive periodontal treatment.

Perioscopy is a minimally invasive, evidence-based treatment that allows us to see and treat areas below the gum line with exceptional precision. Widely used internationally as a standard of care, it is now available in New Zealand at our Auckland dental practice.

Duration: 60 minutes per session
Cost: $945

What this appointment includes

• Topical and local anaesthetic to ensure your comfort

• Gentle insertion of a medical-grade periodontal endoscope to provide an illuminated, magnified view beneath the gums

• Real-time removal of bacterial deposits and calculus (tartar) using specialised ultrasonic and manual instruments

• Thorough cleaning and debridement of deep periodontal pockets to support natural healing

Treatment goals

• Effective removal of bacteria and calculus from deep periodontal pockets

• Reduction of inflammation and pocket depth

• Stabilisation of gum disease

• Preservation of natural teeth wherever clinically possible, without surgery

Important to know

The overall cost of Perioscopy treatment depends on the severity and extent of gum disease. Compared to surgical periodontal treatment, Perioscopy is typically more cost-effective and does not require incisions, sutures, or post-operative appointments. Most patients return to normal daily activities quickly while benefiting from improved gum health.

This service is ideal for patients wearing braces or clear aligners who require additional professional support to maintain optimal oral health during orthodontic treatment.

Recommended frequency: Every 3–6 months. Can be booked directly with the provider.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: $157

What this appointment includes

• Application of a plaque-disclosing solution to highlight areas where bacteria accumulate

• Air polishing using water, air, and a gentle polishing powder to remove plaque and surface staining

• Application of remineralising Tooth Mousse paste

• Warm towel provided post-procedure for your comfort

• Before-and-after photos taken for clinical documentation and monitoring